Whenever I come across a recipe that sounds good, I almost always end up modifying it to make it healthier, tastier, or to fit the ingredients I have on hand. A recipe for me, is merely an idea and starting point, and then I create dishes with ingredients I have on hand, or that we prefer. I started this blog to share my ideas, and I have a book published with the same title at Lulu.com. Please join in and share your thoughts and ideas, too!

This blog is not intended as a substitute for the health or diet advice of physicians or dietitians. The reader should regularly consult a physician in matters relating to his or her health.

Thursday, March 30, 2017

I learned about the benefits of tumeric when I was recovering from surgery. Working with the many tumeric cocoa recipe ideas I found online, I came up with the following combination, which I love. Along with the "recovery after surgery" benefit, tumeric has many additional health benefits, which you can read about on the WebMD site. If you are interested in the experience of bunion surgery, you can find that information in my surgery blog.

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

There are many flourless brownie recipes on the Internet, if you are looking to reduce carbs. This recipe also has a bit less sugar than most recipes I found.

Brownies ready to store

Ingredients

¾ cup walnuts

½ cup Truvia

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon baking powder

3 eggs, lightly beaten

½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt, mashed banana, or combination - I had 1 small banana, which I mashed, and then I added enough yogurt to equal ½ cup.

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

½ cup bittersweet or dark chocolate chips - I used Hershey's dark chocolate chips. The sugar content is the same in both flavors, although the dark chocolate chips contain .5 grams more total fat per tablespoon.

About the Author

Iris is an avid traveler who writes about her passions in both traveling and eating healthy. She has visited all 50 US states, as well as destinations in Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Iris strives to live a healthy lifestyle. Her idea of a healthy diet is one that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, and treats in moderation. She has a published book available at lulu.com that compliments the Eating Healthy blog. The book contains cooking hints, substitutions, recipes, and more.